Winds of Change (12/?)
Title: Winds of Change (12/?)
Chapter 12
Pairing: Jane/Maura
Rating: M
Disclaimer: I don’t own Jane or Maura or their counterparts from the TV show or books…I only wish. I am going to be adding a few of my own characters however.
Summary: A day of wedding preparations for lovely ladies.
It’s great to hear from so many of you. I am glad you have been enjoying my story and I hope that continues, without further ado let’s get on with the show.
Previously…
Jane rolled, placing Maura below her. “I think we should take Fenrir’s advice and not worry about what’s going to happen once we reach Undrehiel. We should enjoy each other and our wedding. We can deal with the rest when the time comes.”
Maura nodded, sliding her hands into Jane’s wild mane. She pulled her down where their lips merged, tongues slowly dueling. The lovemaking was slow and loving. Each expressing their love and devotion with every caress as they worshipped on another. No words were spoken, none where needed. They let their bodies and actions speak for them. The only sounds to be heard in their room that night were those of shared passion and ecstasy.
After several hours of slow, yet mind blowing lovemaking, the two lovebirds fell asleep in each other’s embrace while still buried within one another, connected in one of the most intimate of ways.
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CHAPTER TWELVE
The morning came much too soon, but after a vigorous and very pleasing shower together, Jane and Maura were quickly packed and ready to go. They were leaving the SUV they rented at the cabin. Maura arranged for it to be taken back to the rental agency by the son of the couple who took care of the cabin property for her.
The only thing that slowed them down upon leaving was getting Jo Friday rounded up. She thought it grand fun to be chased around by the big Lycans. Finally, Jane stepped in after having a good laugh at her little dog’s antics. She knelt and snapped her fingers. The little dog leapt into her arms licking her happily. Jane pulled the little pup away from her face. “Yeah,yeah. I love you too Jo!” She scruffed the little mop on the neck before helping to load her into her carrier for the drive to the airport.
It wasn’t long before they arrived in Manhattan. Maura and Jane went directly to their meeting with Maura’s personal shopper, Mandy. Marcus and the others headed to the hotel to check them all in for the night. In no time, Maura fell in love with one of the dresses Mandy had picked out. She looked fabulous in it. The tailor only wanted to make minor adjustments. It was handed to one of his assistants who was to get to work on it immediately.
Jane was glad they were going for a less formal look for their small ceremony. Although, everything they would both be wearing would be designer and tailored. They were planning for a more relaxed atmosphere at the wedding and the comfortable, yet elegant clothing, would go well in the outdoor setting. They were both going with sandals, though Jane’s heel would be lower, where as Maura’s added a few inches to her height.
Jane also tried on a few other items of clothing besides those for the wedding. Maura had her trying on slacks, jeans, blouses, blazers, t-shirts, and any other items Maura felt she needed for her new more filled out frame, not to mention taller physique. It seemed her body was already preparing to become that of a warrior. Lunch was delivered as Jane was being poked and prodded again by the tailor, but she sucked up any discomfort because Maura was having such a blast.
After they ate Mandy brought out a large selection of rings for them to peruse. They found the ones they liked and Maura insisted that Jane get the wider double ring band. “They look great on your long fingers. They suit your larger hands much better than the single ring. My hand is smaller than yours and looks better with the single band.”
“I think yours would look good with two of these slimmer bands doubled, it would only be the tiniest bit wider than the single band. It would look beautiful on your smaller, yet very capable hand, and our bands would match well together.” Jane suggested sliding two of the thinner bands together on Maura’s finger, so it would look similar to the one larger ring she wore. “What do you think?”
Maura grinned, quickly kissing Jane. “I think that is a perfect idea.” She turned to Mandy. “Do you think the jeweler can do this for us and have them ready in the morning?”
“I am sure he can, he said he would have no problem doing so if we got your choices back to him by two.”
Maura and Jane finished choosing stone sizes and styles and the band style they liked. They were each going to be carrying several carats of diamonds on their finger, but there would be no single large diamond to get hung up on things. Mandy left personally to take care of the rings. Jane and Maura were soon finished with their clothing selections and arranged to have everything, except for the few items they were taking with them, delivered to their hotel early the next morning.
They made it to the hotel that Marcus and Evie had checked them all into. They were barely in the door when Evie came in. “Alright, I have scheduled a full spa treatment for myself, Maura, Carlita, Ashley, and Tony.” Evie and Maura both laughed at Jane’s happy sigh as her name was not on the list. “Jane, Marcus and the rest of the guys will be taking you out for the afternoon. There is some private boxing exhibition that is apparently a very hot ticket, happening this afternoon. We will all be meeting back here and be ready for our dinner reservations at 8. We are taking the two of you out this afternoon and evening, our treat. Now get ready, you have thirty minutes before Marcus and I will be back to get you.” With that she was out the door.
“Oh this is going to be fun. I guess this is sort of like a bachelorette or bachelor party sort of thing. You better change dear. I think you look great in those shorts, but I don’t want a bunch of pumped up men ogling your bare legs.” Maura started pushing Jane towards the bathroom. “I only need to freshen up a bit because I will be in a spa towel or robe all afternoon.”
“Just make sure none of your spa therapists get to handsy with you. I might be tempted to hunt them down and introduce them to Laird Raven.” Jane growled spinning Maura and pinning her to the wall. She kissed her hard and deep until they were forced to come up for air.
“I’ll do my best.” Maura panted.
“Good, I find I have a hard time thinking about someone else with their hands on you.” Jane stepped back and began pulling off her clothes.
Maura leaned against the wall enjoying the view. “I assure you the feeling is mutual.”
Leaving the bathroom, Maura picked up the bags that they had returned with. She picked out a pair of dark blue designer jeans, a deep purple button down blouse, and a black under shirt. She went through the bags until she found a new pair of black boots and a matching belt. She nodded, Jane would look good, but wouldn’t be showing off too much. She’d just laid the outfit out on the bed when Jane stepped out of the bathroom with a hint of make-up on, her hair gleaming, and a trace of perfume scenting the air. She now wore a black lace bra and a pair of lacy boy-cut panties. Oh wow! Maura wished she was a painter; she would spend a lifetime trying to capture Jane on canvas. The woman in front of her was a goddess.
“I could always call Evie and cancel.” Maura stated as she approached the dark haired beauty. She couldn’t not touch.
Jane moaned as Maura’s hands traced down her body. “As tempting as that is sweetheart it would disappoint the others, and they have been really good to us. Also, I know you will have a good time at the spa.”
Maura sighed, burrowing into Jane’s neck. “I know.” She stepped away reluctantly. “You better hurry and dress before I forget all of that.”
Jane laughed a little when she saw Maura had picked out an outfit for her to wear. She quickly dressed and decided Maura had done a good job with the clothes. “Do I look alright?”
“You look HOT!” Maura said doing her best Giovanni impersonation.
Jane laughed. “You can be such a nut, Maura. I love that about you.” She pulled Maura to her again; she would never get enough of the woman.
They were forced to come up for air by a knock at their door. Marcus and Evie had arrived. Maura handed Jane a well fitted short black leather jacket. It really made the outfit pop. Jane grabbed her cell phone, id, her new black Amex, and some cash. She was set.
Maura shook her head. She couldn’t understand how any woman could go anywhere without a purse.
“It’s a boxing match with the guys, I don’t need a purse.” Jane rolled her eyes, reading the smaller woman’s thoughts.
Maura grabbed her rather large purse and opened the door. “We are all set.”
The group walked down to the lobby together, in front of the hotel two limos waited. One pearly white, the other midnight black. The guys began loading into the black limo and the ladies and Tony began loading into the white one. Marcus and Evie shared a kiss before climbing in to their respective limos.
“Have fun watching the tough men beat each other up.” Maura kissed Jane.
Jane returned the kiss, enjoying the pleasure of getting to kiss the woman she loved in full view of the world. “I’m sure I will. You have a good time at the spa with our new friends.” Jane helped Maura into the limo, wishing the others a good time as well, before heading up to the black limo and climbing in.
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Maura and the gang who went to the spa arrived back at the hotel at half past six. They were all smiling and feeling refreshed. They were the first ones back. They all split to their rooms. Maura took her time getting dressed up for dinner. She was glad more of their clothing purchases had arrived. She found the Escada dress she had bought for herself. The mixed rose colored fabric looked good on her. The dress fit to her curves stopping just below the knee, it had capped sleeves and draped at the neckline. She slipped on her strappy vamp rose gold Caparros sandals with the three inch heel. She checked herself out in the mirror. Yes, she looked good. Jane wouldn’t be able to keep her eyes off of her.
Maura hung Jane’s dress on the back of the bathroom door, and sat her shoes on the counter. She looked at the clock. Jane was going to have to rush to be ready on time.
Jane rushed through the door as Maura was leaving the bathroom. “Sorry we were late.” She was already stripping her clothes off as she came across the room. She paused in mid strip when she looked at Maura. “Oh man, you look amazing, sweetheart. I may strut a little tonight having such a beautiful woman at my side. Just a warning, I don’t think I will be able to help myself.” She grinned, her eyes already full of lust. It was going to be a long night.
Maura laughed enjoying her lover’s reaction. “Your dress in on the back of the door, shoes on the counter.” She pointed towards the bathroom. “Now get in there and change. Evie is going to be knocking on our door in a few minutes.”
It was Maura’s turn to stare when Jane reemerged from the bathroom in a emerald v-necked sleeveless Zac Posen dress with a pleated skirt. Her hair and make-up had been freshened. She was wearing black Ferragamo pumps with an open toe and a little bow across the top. Jane’s legs were bare from the knee down; her legs looked like they went on for miles. “It appears we will be strutting together tonight. Jane you look fabulous.” Maura also enjoyed how the dress showed off Jane’s long neck and toned shoulders and arms. She looked fit and sexy as hell.
Jane smiled. The look on Maura’s face made wearing the dress and heels worth it. “I love you, babe. We better get our things together. I know we bought a little clutch purse that matches this dress. I need to put my things in it.”
Maura handed her the clutch, already loaded with her things. She had gotten them out of Jane’s pockets as she picked up the clothes Jane dropped as she hurried to the bathroom. “Thank you. I don’t know what I would do without you.” Jane took the clutch and kissed the love of her life.
“You would be late.” Maura said as they parted.
“Probably.” Jane said as she took Maura’s hand and they left the room. Everyone was meeting in the lobby.
When they reached the elevator they ran into Tony and Warren, dressed in tailored dark suits. “Wow you two look fantastic!” Warren said.
“Thank you, you two look quite handsome yourselves. Are we the last ones?” Maura asked.
“Yes, but not by much. The elevator doors closed behind the others just before you joined us. The elevator was full so we are waiting for the next one. I can’t stand cramped elevator cars.” Tony added with a shiver.
Minutes later they were joining everyone else in the lobby. Marcus looked over as the elevator doors opened up and Jane and Maura stepped off. Many eyes from around the lobby zoomed to the two gorgeous women. “They make an amazing couple.”
Evie and Ashley followed his gaze. “They really do. They will make great leaders and representatives for our class.” Evie said.
Hand in hand the couple approached the group. “My, doesn’t everyone look so beautiful and handsome. This group may stop traffic when we step outside.” Jane winked at Evie.
Evie laughed. “We were thinking the same about you guys. Come on everyone, the limo awaits.”
This time they all entered into a long black stretch Hummer limo. It had plenty of room to hold all the large Lycan males and the smaller women.
“We have reservations in the private dining gallery at Empire Steakhouse. I thought their menu diverse enough to please everyone here.” Evie announced.
“I have heard the food is delicious and the atmosphere lovely. I haven’t had a chance to eat there yet. Whenever I am in the city with my mother she usually prefers French cuisine.” Maura said as conversation continued around them. Everyone was in a jovial mood and it looked like all were going to have a good time.
Their party was shown to the private dining gallery upon their arrival at the restaurant. Many heads turned to see the large group of beautifully dressed men and women make their way up the stairs to the gallery.
Seafood platter appetizers were shortly brought out for everyone to begin with, along with white wine. Evie had arranged it earlier when she pulled a few strings and got them reservations.
Jane read over her menu. “What are you getting?” she asked Maura. “I think I am going for the prime rib and those delicious looking fried onion rings.”
“Jane you have got to have something healthy, too. I think I am going to try the Chilean sea bass with steamed asparagus. Why don’t you share the empire salad for two with me?” Maura placed her hand on Jane’s arm as she spoke.
Jane knew she couldn’t say no. She was so whipped. She knew it, but couldn’t find any real reason to complain about it. She was happy. “Alright, sounds good to me.” She looked around, it really was a nice place and she liked the two walls of windows that gave them a view of the lit up streets outside.
“How did the spa treatment go for everyone? Did you all have a good time?” Marcus asked.
“It was lovely. I so enjoy the relaxing and recuperative powers of a good spa treatment.” Maura took a sip of her wine.
“It was a blast.” Ashley said. “You should have seen this one woman flirting with Tony. She was going at him strong. Until Maura told her she better be careful, because if his lover Warren was as protective as her fiancé, she could get herself in some serious trouble.”
The table dissolved into laughter. “Well it’s true.” Maura stated. The laughter continued.
Warren put his arm around Tony. “Thank you Lady Maura, for protecting my man for me, sometimes he is just too good looking for his own good.” He grinned wide winking at his lover.
“What about you guys, did all of you have a good time at your boxing match?” Evie asked while everyone made short work of the appetizers. Lycans had large appetites.
“It was a blast. De Hoya was there, so were Sugar Ray Leonard and Evander Holyfield. Many big names in business, sports, and entertainment were there. We met Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. Jack Nicholson even tried to pick up Jane.” Kendar said.
“That is really not all that flattering.” Jane added. “The man is old enough to be my grandfather and he hasn’t held up near as well as Sean Connery has.”
That got everyone laughing again. The conversation and laughter continued as they all shared a wonderful meal together.
“Maura, I know we discussed our family and friends not being at our wedding tomorrow and I am okay with that. But I have been thinking about what we will have to deal with when we return. I think I may have come up with a solution, if you are agreeable.” Jane said in a quiet moment before the dessert arrived.
“What is your idea?”
“Well, I ran it by Warren, who is a techie head even more so than Frost. He said he could run our end and a few buddies of his, from Wolfe Security, would be happy to help us back in Boston.” She hoped Maura didn’t think her idea was stupid. “I was thinking we buy an electronic tablet like you and Evie were using yesterday, one with live video capability. We buy one each for your parents, my mom and my brothers, Korsack, Frost, and Cynthie Castle, and anyone else you would like. They would be delivered to our friends and family by some of Marcus’ pack shortly before the ceremony begins. The pack member will stay with whoever they deliver our special invitations to; to make sure everything comes through okay. They can watch us get married live via the internet. They won’t know where we are and can’t gainsay us, but they can still be a part of the day.”
Maura sat stunned. Sometimes Jane surprised her. “That is a marvelous idea. I would have never thought of it. They can be there and not be there at the same time. Brilliant.” She kissed her lover, not caring that all were watching and whistling.
When Maura pulled back Jane stated loudly. “I am going to have to be brilliant more often.” The table roared again. The rest of the meal was spent talking about the logistics of pulling off their plan on such short notice. Jane thought she just might sometimes find it useful to have a black Amex card at her disposal.
As everyone was waiting for their limo to arrive Maura turned when she heard her name being called. A blond haired blue eyed man with his carbon copy standing beside him approached. Maura thought they looked familiar, but couldn’t place them. They too were leaving the restaurant. Jane, who was standing near Warren answering a question, looked up as well.
“Hello, Dr. Isles. I don’t know if you remember me or not. I was at the medical conference in Chicago earlier this year. I saw you speak there. My name’s Matt and this is my brother Max. We are both surgeons, and we were really impressed with what you had to say. I was wondering if you would like to go have a drink with us. I noticed you had a single friend with you.” He paused, indicating Jane. “She could come along and round out the party. I am sure she and Max would get along great.” His smile was full of confidence and seemed a little practiced to Maura. Even if she had been single, she wouldn’t date this guy or his equally smarmy looking brother. Smarmy? Jane was certainly expanding her vocabulary in interesting ways, but smarmy about summed them both up.
“I am glad you enjoyed my speech at the conference, but I am sorry I don’t remember seeing either of you. I am also out with friends and not interested in going out to drinks with you.” Maura tried to be polite. Both men stood up straight as Jane glided to her side. They were trying to appear taller next to her tall lover, who had a couple of inches on both of them.
Max and Matt looked Jane up and down. “Are you a model? Because you certainly look like you could be.” Max said to her.
Jane looked down on the duo. “You’ve got to be kidding me. Does that line ever actually work?”
“Jane.” Maura reprimanded, winking at her letting her know she didn’t really mean it. The twins’ advances were not welcome and poorly delivered.
Matt stepped closer to Maura. The Lycans behind them saw Maura’s claiming marks glowing, indicating she was not interested and off limits, but these two idiots were human and couldn’t see the signs. Jane’s marks began to glow to when the other twin stepped closer to her.
“Why don’t we get together tomorrow then? We could catch a bite to eat and go to a hot Latin dance club we know of. We could really get to know one another on the dance floor.” Matt shifted closer to Maura.
“No thank you, we are not interested and are planning on leaving town tomorrow.”Maura stepped back from the repulsive man.
“Come on, stay another night, we can make it worth your while. Have the two of you ever shared twins before? We really are very good.” Matt moved to close the distance between him and Maura, his hand extended to touch her arm. He was stopped abruptly, when a long toned arm smacked into his shoulder pushing him back a step.
“I strongly advise you to walk away and walk away now. You may even want to run. Because if one more word comes out of either of your vile mouths, or if either of you try to lay your diseased hands on my woman or me again. I will make sure both of you are in dire need of a trauma surgeon. Do I make myself clear?”
Both men stared at the tall pissed off beauty. She looked like she was in very good shape and if the look on her face was any indication; she would be able to deliver on her threat. Both men nodded and started to slowly step away.
Jane took a menacing step towards them. “Run.” She stated forcefully. Both men quickly turned and did as they were told. Jane took a calming breath before turning back to her lover and their friends. All had grins on their faces.
“What?” She lifted her hands. What had they expected her to do; she certainly wasn’t going to put up with dumb and dumber any longer.
“That was awesome.” Warren laughed.
“Heck I would have run too.” Tony teased.
Jane only shook her head and grinned.
Maura stepped up beside her, sliding her arm around Jane’s back, and Jane put hers around Maura holding her close at her side. “I had planned on us waiting until after the wedding before we made love again, but now that idea is totally blown out the window. I can’t wait to get you back to the hotel room now!”
Everyone busted out laughing. Jane groaned and smiled. “Well, I guess something good came out of the encounter after all.” Jane smirked and kissed her mate as laughter continued to bubble around them.
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Jane was first through the hotel room door. Maura followed calling goodnight to their friends before shutting the door. Jane didn’t wait. She pressed Maura against the door kissing her. She began slowly unzipping Maura’s dress. She broke the kiss and looked down at her lover’s body as she slid the dress off of the smaller woman. She picked up the dress as Maura stepped out of it. “You in this dress have been driving me insane with lust all night.” She tossed the garment across a nearby chair. Maura looked delicious in matching rose colored lace bra and panties. Jane quickly unzipped her own dress, stripping it off and tossing it to join Maura’s across the chair.
She moved back into her mate, picking her up as she pressed her into the door. Maura reacted by wrapping her legs around the taller woman’s trimmed waist. She rubbed her highly aroused center against firm muscled abs.
Jane growled low at the feel of the searing heat against her stomach. Her mouth devoured Maura’s while she quickly stripped her of her bra. Maura was doing the same to Jane. The women growled together as their naked breasts kissed.
Jane’s hands and mouth were everywhere. Her wolf rode her heavy. She needed to take her woman and make her scream for her. No one else would ever touch her mate this way except her.
Maura could feel how close Jane and her wolf were to each other in that moment and it touched something within her. Maura and her wolf both wanted and needed to be taken, overtaken by their mate.
Jane spun and strode to the bed placing Maura on the edge, her legs hanging off the side. Jane knelt between Maura’s sexy legs and looked up the luscious body, until her eyes met Maura’s. Her hands rose, she gripped the pink lace panties and ripped them in two, sending the tattered remains flying behind her.
Maura arched and felt more wetness escape her body. She needed Jane so much. She opened herself more, inviting her lover to take.
Jane did. She dove into Maura’s amazing heat, her tongue delving deep. Her arms were strong around Maura’s legs and stomach, holding her firm. She devoured and took, glorying in the screams and moans of her lover as she brought her spilling over the crest of passion again and again. Finally, she brought Maura to the brink repeatedly, not allowing her to go over. She gazed up Maura’s body, enjoying the view of her heaving breasts, as her body begged for release.
Maura met Jane’s gaze with the passion filled eyes. Her juices gleamed on Jane’s face. It was one of the sexiest things she had ever seen.
“You are mine aren’t you Maura?”
“Yes, God, yes.” Maura was shaking with her need for release.
Jane’s tongue slipped out stroking Maura’s clit as she watched. Seeing Jane’s tongue pleasing her wound Maura tighter. She felt a slick finger begin rubbing against her lower entrance, pressing but not entering. Maura had been curious about what it would be like to be taken there, but had never trusted anyone enough to satisfy her curiosity. She trusted Jane; she wanted Jane to take her as no one else ever had. She tilted her hips into the touch. Another shiver ran across her body as Jane growled at her invitation.
“Tell me. Tell me who you belong to.”
Maura felt the finger continue to press, but not enter her. She felt more of Jane’s fingers stroking the entrance to her core as well, but still not entering. Not filling her as she so desperately needed. “Yours. I am yours, Jane. All of me, yours.” Her body began to shake with the force of her climax as Jane’s single finger took her as no one had before. Simultaneously, she felt Jane fill her aching core, pressing on the sweet spot within, as her lips sucked her erect clit firmly into her mouth, growling. Maura came hard screaming until she was hoarse. She was Jane’s, Jane owned all of her and she gave it willingly. Her body rocked over the peak one last time, her last thought before the darkness closed in around her was “I’m Jane’s. All Jane’s.”
Jane felt Maura’s body give out just after her last orgasm crested. Easing out of her mate’s precious heat, and lifting her, she pulled back the covers and placed her in the middle of the bed. Going into the bathroom Jane wet two rags with warm water and pulled off her own sodden panties. She shook her head in disbelief. She had actually had an orgasm from giving her mate pleasure. Jane washed herself up before taking the remaining wet rag and a clean towel to the bedroom and cleaning Maura and drying her body off. The towel and rag were soon tossed onto the bathroom floor. She checked the locks on the hotel room door and climbed into bed with her sleeping mate. Placed a kiss on her forehead before pulling her close, and resting Maura’s head on her shoulder. Jane’s last thought before she drifted off, was that tomorrow night at this time Maura would be her wife. She fell asleep with a smile on her face.
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The next morning was a little hectic. Mandy showed up with the rings, and the tailor delivered their remaining clothes. Maura, of course, went over every delivery with a fine tooth comb before she okayed everything to be packed up. Jane hadn’t realized they had purchased so much. They needed an extra vehicle for everyone and their luggage to make it back to the plane.
Jo Friday had stayed the night with Tony and Warren and Jane hadn’t seen her since she had left for the boxing match the day before. She only stared as she saw the little dog. “What did you do to Jo?”
“She went for her own spa treatment yesterday. She got a wash and trim, got her nails done, the whole nine yards. I think the bows look adorable. She is all dolled up for our wedding.” Maura smiled down at Jo making cutesy noises.
Her dog was getting entirely too spoiled by all these people. They all doted on her like she was a princess. Jane rolled her eyes at the two before turning and walking away to see how Warren was coming along with their special wedding invitations for their family.
Because they had gotten such an early start, they made it to the large historic bed and breakfast inn shortly after ten that morning. JeanAnne and Jasper came out the front to greet them all. They shook hands and hugged all of their old friends, glad to see them staying at their place again. The Inn was only going to have their party for guests for the next few days. There wouldn’t be any norms around so everyone could be themselves.
“JeanAnne, Jasper, let me introduce you both to some good friends of ours. This is Detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Maura Isles. They are our happy couple, soon to be newlyweds.” Marcus indicated each woman in turn.
“It is a pleasure to meet you both in person. I spoke with Maura on the phone yesterday. Now, don’t you worry about a thing. I have my daughter and son-in-law helping us out getting everything together, along with a few of my grandkids. The flowers arrived earlier and the cake and food, for after the wedding, is all going to be arriving on time a little later. Tables and chairs have been set up on the back lawn near the garden. We have put together a fine wedding for the two of you. My sister, Jacqueline, is our packs Omega and our Shaman. She has agreed to perform the services. She has performed many weddings, preternatural and human. You will be in good hands.” JeanAnne spoke quickly.
Jane was impressed with how much the woman could say without taking but one breath while she was talking. She was pleased that JeanAnne had not mentioned speaking to her also yesterday. “It is nice to meet you.” Jane shook the woman’s hand. “It sounds like you have everything under control. We appreciate you helping us put this all together so fast.”
The older woman beamed up at Jane, her salt and pepper curls bouncing as she spoke. “Oh it is our pleasure. I just love weddings and you brought my godson Marcus and his wife Evie out to see us in the process. That is a bonus for us, we don’t see them near enough. I also get to visit with a few members of our pack that I don’t get so see much of. It is going to be like a family affair.” JeanAnne beamed.
Jasper put his arm around his bubbly wife and shook hands with the women. “Welcome to our Inn. Any friend of Marcus and Evie is a friend of ours. You two call us JeanAnne and Jasper like everyone else. I don’t want to hear any Mr. or Mrs. out of you either of you. Now, let us show you upstairs to the rooms where you can get cleaned up and dressed. We will be making a light lunch in about an hour. Let’s get your bags upstairs so you can start getting your things set-up for later.”
Jane looked at Maura. She was beaming and almost as bubbly as JeanAnne. “I am so excited Jane! We are going to be married in just a few hours.”
“I know love. I can’t wait. Let’s bring in the bags we will need later and get things organized. We want to make sure we have everything we need when it is time.” Jane joined hands with Maura as they turned to help the others unload vehicles.
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Leaving you hanging here a bit, don’t worry, the next chapter will be coming shortly. I have been working on both chapters so I could post them closer together. I hope you enjoyed this one. Let me know what you think. Thanks again to all of you who read and those who review.